Interesting article about Sulfur

[shantelle]

Interesting article about Sulfur:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m.../ai_n12417035/

[JPak]

I used 8% sulphur with cetaphil moisturizing lotion, sadly it did not reduce the redness.

[mrsmoof]

Has anyone had success using epsom salts? Maybe taking a bath with them? Ive read they can help restore magnesium and sulfate levels as sulfate is better absorbed thru the skin.

found this on sulfate deficiencies...

Symptoms of PST/sulfate deficiency(problems with phenols/salicylates) are reddened ears, hyperactivity, inappropriate laughter, night sweats, black under eyes, excessive thirst, eczema, facial flushing, trouble falling to sleep, disturbed sleep and odorous bed clothes.

I know i have a few of these symptoms. is there a reliable way to test your sulfur levels?

[shantelle]

I'm not sure if you can get your sulfur levels tested??

I have been trialling using flower of sulfur (yellow sulfur powder) on my face overnight over the past few days and my skin does seem to love it. I'm pretty sure it is helping my overall complexion, though it looks mighty wierd when you have it dusted on (like yellow dusty chalk). I am also taking 1/2 a teaspoon of it orally every two days (you can do this safely, apparently this was a common method in the old days). I will report back in a month or so when I know for sure, and it certainly doesn't come with unwanted side effects so there is no harm in seeing what happens.

[shantelle]

Update:
The Flowers of Sulfur natrual homeopathic powder (also known as Brimstone) is most definetly helping my skin - better skin tone, almost like the skin is 'glowing' in health. I can see that where there was a little bit of pink on my most troubling areas, it is almost like the epidermis is being repaired. It is hard to explain. i would say that because this is a 'natrual' skin treatment, there is no harm in trying it.

So I am still taking the powder (with water) orally, and applying a dusting of it overnight.

One thing I will mention is if you are on Accutane or thinking about it, because you have SD or because you have noticed oil aggravates your Rosacea, I would HIGHLY recommend Flowers of Sulfur to you. It is drying. Actually, taking it orally can be compared to moderate-high doses of Spironolactone (this med I (and others) have used before - it is anti-androgenic so halts the oil production). So people with dry skin might not want to take Flowers of Sulfur orally, but they will probably still benefit from using it mixed with something like a cream or moisturiser and applying it topically.

I have been researching more about Flowers of Sulfur and there only seems to be positive stuff online about it, and lots of old people know about it because it was widely used for all sorts of issues in the old days, and especially before Penicillin came along. Because sulfur is antifungal/antibacterial and apparently antiseptic, it is definetly worth Rosaceans and SD suffers looking into this natrual homeopathic treatment.

I get my Flowers of Sulfur from a reputable source in NZ, but Amazon seems to sell it and the reviews are really, really good: http://www.amazon.com/Sulfur-Powder-...owViewpoints=1

[shantelle]

Treatment going well, it still has a definite claming effect on my skin. I have dropped down to using it topically (dusted on lightly overnight, not mixed with anything) a few times per week now, and my skin still seems to have some sort of calming benefit from it so I will continue to use as needed, especially if my SD flares up (it's great for calming oily skin).

It is certainly not a cure but I have found positive benefit from using it.

[Sally]

Update:
I have been researching more about Flowers of Sulfur and there only seems to be positive stuff online about it, and lots of old people know about it because it was widely used for all sorts of issues in the old days, and especially before Penicillin came along. Because sulfur is antifungal/antibacterial and apparently antiseptic, it is definetly worth Rosaceans and SD suffers looking into this natrual homeopathic treatment.

I get my Flowers of Sulfur from a reputable source in NZ, but Amazon seems to sell it and the reviews are really, really good: http://www.amazon.com/Sulfur-Powder-...owViewpoints=1

Thanks for the info, Shantelle. I remember when I was in Australia in 1974 I was given a sulphur paste by a dermatologist for my skin problem. It smelt horrible so I never kept it going on my return to the UK, perhaps I should have?

I will definitely try and order some because the Amazon reviews also mention it helps with hair growth. That would be a terrific bonus. My hairline is receeding rapidly with age!!

[meridiantoo]

Has anyone had success using epsom salts? Maybe taking a bath with them? Ive read they can help restore magnesium and sulfate levels as sulfate is better absorbed thru the skin.

found this on sulfate deficiencies...

Symptoms of PST/sulfate deficiency(problems with phenols/salicylates) are reddened ears, hyperactivity, inappropriate laughter, night sweats, black under eyes, excessive thirst, eczema, facial flushing, trouble falling to sleep, disturbed sleep and odorous bed clothes.

I know i have a few of these symptoms. is there a reliable way to test your sulfur levels?

Hi Doug ~

What is PST?

Have you tried the epsom salts? I'm curious of how this worked for you, if you did.

Thanks!

[maroon5]

This is why I love this forum, something new to try

I'm in the UK and was thinking of trying this Sulphur soap, it's relatively cheap and seems to have some favourable reviews. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

http://www.amazon.co.uk/200G-10%25-S...6901036&sr=8-2

[Mistica]

This is why I love this forum, something new to try

I'm in the UK and was thinking of trying this Sulphur soap, it's relatively cheap and seems to have some favourable reviews. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

http://www.amazon.co.uk/200G-10%25-S...6901036&sr=8-2

10% is a potent amount of sulphur. Do you have sensitive skin?
If so, here is another option to consider.

http://www.iherb.com/Grandpa-s-Thylo...92-g/6431?at=0

I have this one. 3% sulphur. I have only used it a few times, but it seems ok.

I also use a prescription 3% sulphur/10% sulfacetamide, which I have found very helpful, but my pharmacist wanted me to take a break from the topical antibiotic, hence the reason for my seeking out a sulphur soap. Although I could have had my above formula compounded minus the antibiotic.